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in New
Zealand and the profile of our on air presenters is important to the public and to our organisation." Ellis said TVNZ had had a number of conversations with Veitch and his legal representatives, and the review process was being run by the Heads of Television, Human Resources and News and Current Affairs.
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After the publication of the incident, Veitch was charged with six counts of assaulting Dunne-Powell and one of injuring her with reckless disregard, between 2002 and 2006. He was released on bail. On 16 April 2009, he appeared in
Auckland District Court and entered a guilty plea to the most serious
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It said "Television New
Zealand has a review process underway regarding disclosures by sports presenter Tony Veitch. We are giving the situation our most serious consideration, and Tony's personal statement today will be taken into account by the review process," he said. "Violence is a major issue
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Since the sentencing, questions have come to light over the accuracy of some of the character testimonials submitted during the sentencing phase of the case. It has been alleged that Veitch amended character references or procured some testimonials from prominent New
Zealanders by saying that their
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Veitch issued a media statement on 17 July 2008 announcing his resignation from both TVNZ and Radio Sport. He was quoted as saying that "TVNZ has been my life, I have loved my job. There have been a lot of statements made that are untrue which make it untenable now for me to continue in my current
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Dunne-Powell's victim impact statement read to the
Auckland District Court evidenced that Veitch's kicks to her back, whilst she was lying on the ground, caused her spine to fracture in two places, and that Dunne-Powell was forced to use a wheelchair and crutches for several weeks, as a result of
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In early 2006 Veitch seriously assaulted his then-partner
Kristin Dunne-Powell. The assault broke Dunne-Powell's back in four places and she needed temporarily to use a wheelchair. The injuries kept Dunne-Powell away from work for several months. Her injuries and the emotional trauma she suffered
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presented the sports news on ONE News. TVNZ released a media statement saying "Sports
Presenter Tony Veitch has agreed to step down from his role with TVNZ while media allegations are considered by the broadcaster." It reported that "head of news and current affairs Anthony Flannery said that Mr
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On 9 July, Veitch held a press conference where he said he "broke, I lashed out". He said that although he had no excuses, he had been working seven days a week and was at a low point. He was not on either of his programs that day. The next day, 10 July, TVNZ CEO
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attracted widespread criticism. Media and members of the public commented that this was an inappropriate comment for someone convicted of domestic violence to make and representatives of New
Zealand Women's Refuge and the
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Veitch was sentenced to nine months of supervision, 300 hours community service and a $ 10,000 fine with the possibility of having to attend a Stop
Violence programme should this be deemed necessary by parole officials.
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In early 2005, Veitch was suspended by TVNZ for about a week after appearing in a horse racing advertisement without asking permission from TVNZ. The same year he appeared in the
198:; "the judges said that TVNZ’s Tony Veitch was a great talent in contemporary television reporting with a portfolio that showed the range of his considering reporting ability."
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which included an apology for his past domestic violence. Representatives of New
Zealand Women's Refuge responded by stating that this statement was an extension of his former
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have said that testimonials written by them to support a passport application were edited and submitted on this unrelated matter. The Crown will take no action on the matter.
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He announced in October 2018 that after a reshuffle of programming at ZB the previous year that he had given up sports broadcasting to open a villa retreat in Bali.
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responded that his statement on Facebook following the initial criticism showed "a total lack of self-awareness". He has since apologised over the incident.
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charge, of injuring with reckless disregard. The Crown did not present evidence regarding the other six charges, and they were dismissed.
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breakfast show and, in 2013, took on other roles with the retiring of
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breakfast show and the ONE News 6pm sports news until July 2008.
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1152:"Social media attacks on Tony Veitch 'opportunistic': NZME"
967:"The Veitch Affair: Fall from grace a staged 'media culpa'"
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subsequently forced her to quit a managerial position at
1403:"Tony Veitch announces move to Bali to start a retreat"
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as a teenager and got his start in broadcasting with
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865:"Veitch Testimonial Not A Domestic Violence Okay"
843:"Devoy Told To Speak Out Over Veitch Testimonial"
473:"Ports of Auckland raises $ 50,000 for Cure Kids"
1112:"Tony Veitch marriage over: 'We remain friends'"
1068:"Tony Veitch: I'm back and moving on - National"
329:In October 2015 his comments in relation to the
1383:"Tony Veitch leaves Newstalk ZB, goes it alone"
1291:"Tony Veitch: Acceptance, remorse and recovery"
631:"Marc Hinton takes tops at Sport Journo Awards"
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322:In January 2015, Veitch married Lisa Bryan on
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915:"No action over altered Veitch testimonials"
888:"Sport stars misled over letters for Veitch"
657:"2006 NZ Radio Awards Finalists and Winners"
376:List of New Zealand television personalities
139:Veitch was born in New Zealand but moved to
995:"Statement from TVNZ Regarding Tony Veitch"
604:"Veitch basks in limelight back on screen"
447:"Inaugural Cure Kids Great Adventure Race"
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551:"Sports presenter back after suspension"
425:"Index New Zealand Holdings Information"
303:roles with TVNZ and the Radio Network."
207:Best news: Best News Story Team Coverage
845:. Television New Zealand. 18 April 2009
801:. The New Zealand Herald. 19 April 2009
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258:Controversy over character testimonials
212:In 2007, he won a New Zealand TV Guide
427:. Innz.natlib.govt.nz. 21 January 2015
250:Veitch's violent actions towards her.
339:"Not a punch just a push of the fist"
196:Adidas Award for Television Reporting
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526:"TV sports presenter banned over ad"
524:Trevett, Claire (23 February 2005).
92:(born 1973) is a New Zealand former
1200:"What Tony Veitch Should Have Said"
709:"Simon Dallow voted best presenter"
683:"Best On The Box Winners Announced"
602:Mussen, Deidre (21 February 2009).
326:. The marriage ended in late 2016.
1070:. Nzherald.co.nz. 15 December 2013
1024:"Veitch resigns from TVNZ and TRN"
947:. Auckland, New Zealand. NZ Herald
763:"Tony Veitch police file released"
120:and Radio Sport, until late 2017.
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1432:New Zealand television presenters
1324:"Veitch's apology 'self-serving'"
1092:. Nzherald.co.nz. 21 January 2015
741:"TV star's secret assault payout"
132:sports broadcaster who hosted a
1046:"Tony Veitch gets his job back"
886:Savage, Jared (18 April 2009).
399:"Tony Veitch's fall from grace"
349:In May 2016 Veitch's employers
201:In 2006 he won NZ Radio Awards
1447:Incidents of domestic violence
1154:. Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2015
1132:. Stuff.co.nz. 19 October 2015
1048:. Stuff.co.nz. 14 October 2010
867:. Waikato Times. 17 April 2009
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943:Eloise Gibson (8 July 2008).
823:. Stuff.co.nz. 16 April 2009
779:. Stuff.co.nz. 16 April 2009
499:"Queenstown Winter Festival"
353:published a piece by him in
1462:People convicted of assault
278:Resignation from media work
31:1973 (age 50–51)
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164:Queenstown Winter Festival
1202:. 3 News. 20 October 2015
577:"Auckland City All Stars"
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333:incident where a referee
743:. The Press. 7 July 2008
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1222:"Bosses defend Veitch"
1116:The New Zealand Herald
893:The New Zealand Herald
799:"Veitch pleads guilty"
777:"Veitch pleads guilty"
714:Television New Zealand
356:The New Zealand Herald
209:(with Peter Everatt).
205:and was a finalist in
106:Television New Zealand
1437:New Zealand criminals
214:Best on the Box Award
83:Sue and Graham Veitch
1442:People from Auckland
945:"Veitch off the air"
331:2015 Rugby World Cup
307:Return and departure
266:In particular, Dame
232:Vodafone New Zealand
1391:. 21 December 2017.
1118:. 25 November 2016.
241:Criminal conviction
191:In 2002 he won the
104:breakfast show and
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1354:New Zealand Herald
1295:New Zealand Herald
1279:. 24 October 2015.
821:"Veitch sentenced"
689:. 15 November 2007
555:New Zealand Herald
530:New Zealand Herald
98:sports broadcaster
48:Sports Broadcaster
1388:Radio New Zealand
1257:. 23 October 2015
1228:. 20 October 2015
1180:. 20 October 2015
972:Sunday Star-Times
637:. 4 November 2002
609:Sunday Star-Times
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